Replacing only the outdoor unit of your home's air conditioning system can sometimes void the warranty. HVAC experts recommend that you also replace the indoor unit when replacing the outdoor unit. Not replacing both can result in problems such as reduced efficiency, periodic failures, and increased cooling costs. Here are other reasons why you should replace both units at the same time.
When replacing a capacitor, it is essential to make sure that the air handler and condenser are compatible. The Trane XR 16 SEER 3.5 ton condenser should have a TXV valve that matches the condenser, not the evaporator. When installing a Mitsubishi MXZ-SC42NA2-U1 42K BTU split mini inverter, it is possible to make the Mitsubishi air handler and the Lennox air handler communicate with each other. A condenser system with a 15 SEER heat pump can withstand a 16 SEER air treatment system.
A Goodman 2-ton, 14-SEER heat pump can work with a Goodman 4-ton variable speed air handler, split system. It is possible to combine a 4-ton swivel air handler with a 3.5-ton Guardian outdoor unit, but this may increase the vulnerability of psychics in the system. A 4-ton condenser can work with 3.5-ton minisplit evaporators (6K, 9K, 9K, 12K). Manufacturers have increased efficiency by combining larger coils with smaller compressors and obtaining the same capacity.
It is not uncommon to see a 42-inch compressor in a 4.8-inch condenser. The compressor must be replaced with the same model it had. A 410A 3-ton condenser manufactured by Nordyne can be replaced with something compatible 3 ton or more information about the air handler may be needed. When replacing a Bryant air conditioner's compressor, it is important to make sure that the Bryant coil and new Goodman outdoor capacitor are compatible.
It is also important to make sure that all components are AHRI certified and match correctly. It is possible to install a 3-ton, 16-SEER psychic condenser on an existing air handler in the attic, but a new air handler (indoor unit) that correctly matches the R410A condenser may be needed. 17.5 is one of the standard widths for coils and ovens. A three and a half ton air handler from Rudd can be combined with a two and a half ton condenser of the same brand. It is possible to replace a Bryant compressor with a new Lennox compressor as long as they are compatible and on the roof.
A Goodman AR36-1 air handler can have commercial coils for R22 installed in it as long as it is not undersized for insulation and other factors. A 2-ton condenser is usually only enough for up to 1200 square feet in Florida. It may be possible to modify an air handler with a new valve so that it is compatible with a new heat pump, but this requires an experienced technician with the right equipment. Replacing both units at once is often worth paying full price for as most air conditioners have an average lifespan of between 10 and 15 years with regular adequate maintenance of 26%.
